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R661 KNR

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,926 mi
Last recorded66,926 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 KNR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroding

outer cv gaiters deteriorating

outersills corroding

rear inner sills corroding

slight wear in n/s/r anti-roll bar link

surface corrosion to all suspension

Pass 3 Jan 2012 64,961 miles

all suspension items have surface corrosion

both front brake pipes corroding

front brake discs deteriorating

front coil springs corroding

fuel pipes corroding

outer cv gaiters deteriorating

outersills corroding

Fail 19 Dec 2011 64,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all suspension items have surface corrosion

both front brake pipes corroding

front brake discs deteriorating

front coil springs corroding

fuel pipes corroding

outer cv gaiters deteriorating

outersills corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2011 63,345 miles

brake pipes corroding

inner and outersills have surface corrosion

rear coil springs corroding

surface corrosion around front and rear suspension components

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2010 61,092 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads on limit

rear inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2008 58,447 miles

exhaust deteriorating and has a support bracket missing but is still secure

front and rear suspension and steering components have heavy surface corrosion

front brake discs and pads wearing low

o/s outer cv boot deteriorating

small flat spot on n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2008 55,562 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 51,566 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 48,741 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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R661 KNR is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 91,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R661 KNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R661 KNR registered?

R661 KNR is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R661 KNR safe to buy?

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